What the expense ratio of a fund tells you LearningBy Research Desk 27-Oct-2020 To manage your money, a mutual fund charges you a fee. But how much can they charge you and how much is acceptable?
Why company size matters for your portfolio LearningBy Research Desk 20-Oct-2020 Your portfolio may tilt too much towards riskier small companies or relatively safe large companies. But balance is the key
How to choose a mutual fund LearningBy Research Desk 06-Oct-2020 Mutual funds are meant to simplify the tasking of investing, but choosing the right one can itself intimidate many. Here's a primer to help you
A beginner's guide to mutual funds LearningBy Research Desk 17-Sep-2020 Here's everything a first time mutual fund investor needs to know and do
Mutual fund categories at a glance Mutual Fund Sahi HaiBy Research Desk 13-Oct-2020 This classification tree will help you understand the different types of mutual funds
Exit load in mutual funds LearningBy Research Desk 19-Oct-2020 Exit loads are imposed to discourage premature withdrawals. Here's everything you need to know about them
How to buy a mutual fund First things...By Research Desk 21-Mar-2019 If you are planning to start investing in mutual funds, here's a complete guide
How debt mutual funds work LearningBy Research Desk 29-Sep-2020 A debt mutual fund purchases bonds and passes on the interest earned from them to its investors. Here's a primer
The power of compounding LearningBy Research Desk 26-Sep-2019 Compounding earnings can skyrocket small investments. We tell you how here
Investing on a salary of 35k The PlanBy Research Desk 08-Oct-2020 Sumit is a 24 year-old with a salary of Rs 35,000 and no major responsibilities. He needs to optimise his portfolio
What to look for in your fund statement LearningBy Research Desk 29-Oct-2019 Here are six things that you should keep in mind while looking at your fund statement
Hierarchy of investment needs LearningBy Research Desk 29-Sep-2020 Use this framework to prioritise your investment needs, and then fulfil them level by level
An early start is the best investment strategy LearningBy Research Desk 23-Jul-2020 Many wait too long to start investing, and yet no strategy can quite beat the returns to be had from an early head start
Annualised/Absolute Returns Ask Value ResearchBy Research Desk 10-Feb-2006 I find returns confusing. Sometimes you talk about annualised returns, while many a time you mention absolute returns. What is the difference between the two? -Vrijesh
The systematic methods: SIP, STP, SWP LearningBy Research Desk 12-Aug-2020 These 3 terms are frequently used in the context of mutual funds. Learn what they mean and how you can benefit from these plans
Difference between CAGR & XIRR Ask Value ResearchBy Research Desk 04-May-2017 You can think of XIRR as nothing but an aggregation of multiple CAGRs
Guide to value investing Value Investing Myths 05-May-2020 Value investing is a long-term strategy to purchase stocks where the market price is below the stock's intrinsic value
Low NAV doesn't mean cheaper fund LearningBy Research Desk 30-Sep-2020 If net asset value is a factor you consider when choosing a mutual fund, you need to have a closer look at what NAV means
Evaluating your risk tolerance LearningBy Research Desk 09-Oct-2020 When it comes to risk tolerance, every investor is unique. Start answering the following questions and you'll get to know
Just do the simple stuff First PageBy Dhirendra Kumar 15-Jul-2019 Keeping your investments simple means that you always understand what is happening and what you must do when things go wrong
Mutual fund cut-off time LearningBy Research Desk 21-Feb-2020 You can invest in a mutual fund on any business day of the year but you may not get the same day's NAV
How equity mutual funds work LearningBy Research Desk 13-Aug-2020 Investors invest in a mutual fund, which in turn invests on their behalf. Understand how this works
What the NAV of a fund tells you LearningBy Research Desk 07-Sep-2020 Learn how net asset value (NAV) works and find out whether a low NAV is all it's made out to be
The marvel of money bags for financial goals LearningBy Research Desk 18-Jun-2020 In planning our investments, we have a lot to learn from old aunts who used to set aside money in drawstring purses
What are some resources I can access as I start investing? Ask Value Research 22-Sep-2020 Don't worry about jargon or about understanding everything at first, but be sure to start investing early, advises Dhirendra Kumar
What is the difference between an index fund and an ETF? Ask Value Research 29-Jul-2020 Dhirendra Kumar talks about the difference between ETFs and index funds and their pros and cons
Should I avoid funds with higher NAVs? Learning 18-Mar-2016 The myth of lower NAV is once again coming alive as investors compare the NAVs of direct plans and regular plans
The inflation monster is destroying your wealth every year! LearningBy Research Desk 15-Jul-2020 What compound interest gives, inflation takes away. Take a closer look at the problem
Starting early to save and invest LearningBy Research Desk 25-Sep-2020 Many wait too long to start investing, and yet no strategy can quite beat the returns to be had from an early head start
Comparison of mutual funds and PMS Ask Value ResearchBy Research Desk 07-Jul-2020 Dhirendra Kumar makes a case for mutual funds over PMS
